643. Baltimore Beat builds a pipeline for the next generation of BIPOC journalists
Two years ago, when Lisa Snowden and her small team were preparing to re-launch the Baltimore Beat, the whole team spent a few days together considering who they wanted...
642. Reporting in a world of diminishing trust
Alexander Howard, a self-described earnest advocate for freedom of information, open governance, and digital democracy, talks about his concerns and hopes for journalism and America's future.
641. ‘Embracing a wider idea of what journalism is and can be’
Writer and English instructor Lonnie Lee Hood discusses their passion for journalism and their experiences being a trans, freelance journalist in Tennessee.
640. Here Goes Nothing. Here Goes Everything.
This week, the It's All Journalism team discusses a new 10-part series featuring some of our favorite guests. Trust us. This is not an episode you should skip. Listen...
639. Digital startup steps up when relentless storms devastate community
Photojournalist Kevin Painchaud is a member of the Lookout Santa Cruz team that won a Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News for its community-focused coverage of the flooding and...
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Better News
Better News: Live events can help news organizations connect with their communities
Senior event producer Amy Zielinski shares how Vermont Public is using events to foster dialogue and connect with its audience.
Better News: How the Henrico Citizen grew its email list and reader revenue
By focusing on the audience funnel, owner and publisher Tom Lappas was able to generate 9,000 email subscribers and generated $34,000 at the Henrico Citizen.
Better News: Food and drink reporting drives revenue to The Sacramento Bee
Benji Egel of The Sacramento Bee discusses how news organizations can create a regional keepsake that drives revenue toward their newsroom.
Better News: Tips and strategies for improving community-focused election coverage
David Plazas, director of opinion and engagement for the USA TODAY Network Tennessee, recently wrote a study for the Better News initiative on how The Tennessean created a significant,...
644. Tiny News Collective has big impact on new media entrepreneurs
The Tiny News Collective has nothing to do with in-studio musical performances, but Amy Kovac-Ashley describes it as a platform to help launch aspiring journalism entrepreneurs who want to...